Recent content by 1988_Ben

I have a lovely '94 Edge XT. Frame and forks are fillet brazed 653, but possibly too small for you (15" ctr-ctr).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125493021744?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kXCJFRlQRa2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=nIRNZSYcTMC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY The frame, the size, the condition are all spot on, but the Sante groupset is the icing on the cake😎

It might have existed in '87 but I'm fairly sure the yellow Wildcat was also in '88 as I remember it being part of the lineup when I got a white Jackal and my dad got a grey Nomad. Can't find a catalogue though 😕

I've been impressed with my nubuck Turbo that cost about £50 from Chain Reaction Cycles (same shop as Wiggle).

In South Wales....comes with decent kids bikes, BMX and two other MTBs best avoided ;) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-job-lot-mountain-bmx-/194316143283?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Thanks, sorry, I hadn't realised its the carbon version. It's possible it was sold in both 88 and 89 with the same spec? Either way, it must be very rare👍

Are you sure about the model and year? It's got a rear u-brake so it must be 1988 or maybe 87. Also, I've not come across an 'Epic' before, only Team, Comp or standard Stumpjumper.

Yes, 89.

Nice gesture to your father, good on you. Are you trying to build something up for 26" wheels or are you OK with the latest sizes? I have a newish Pace 627 (27.5 wheels) in matt grey with silver Hope bits on it. I would say it's understated, but not stealth. Oh, it's incredibly good to ride...

Really nice. I wonder why they chose the name 'XT' as I don't think Shimano had started using it. Are you considering selling the tyres? I could put them on my Stumpy ;)

Re: I've got an M737 cassette, 11-28 - will post for £10 I replaced it when the chain wore out (the whole bike was new-old-stock from 1994, full XT), and as I mainly used the smaller sprockets, there is visible wear, and a new chain might jump on them if pedalled hard (usual thing).

Nice. I remember in the late 80s a friend either had one of those or a HooKooeeKoo (or however it's spelt). I recall his was DX with True Temper tubing (with a lovely 'ring' to it). Can't quite tell from the photos, but your looks like it's a got a Prestige sticker above the BB, and XT groupset ?

NOW SOLD Lovely Mavic 700c wheelset, excellent condition, in the rarer silver version, with Campagnolo type freehub. With original skewers and rim tape. Little use, so only light wear to the sidewalls, straight and bearings/freehub like new. The reason I'm advertising them here is that the...

Re: I've got a Campagnolo 1" 'star-spangled' thingie.....the type that wedges into the steerer permanently, if that's what you're after. The 'bung' type are better as they can be removed again, but just letting you know I've got the other type.